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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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999 m (3277 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NN14786543
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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140 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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White peak |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Stob Ban in the Mamores, faces Sgorr a' Mhaim across Coire a' Mhusgain. The path through this corrie leads to the ridge between Sgorr an Iobhair and Stob Ban, then continues W to the summit. Stob Ban has three ridges, the short E ridge connects to Sgorr an Iubhair (1001m), the W ridge winds its way to Mullach nan Coirean (930m) and the long NNW ridge with its craggy E slopes leads to Glen Nevis.
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Hazards you may encounter on Stob Ban [Mamores] include
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General Considerations
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Climb a Munro
Climb a Munro this year and help raise money for charity. Visit www.macmillan.org.uk for details
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Stob Ban and Mullach nan Coirean seen from the summit of Sgorr an Iubhair.
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Stob Ban(middle left) and the Devils Ridge and the rest from Binnein
Mor on a fab day in mamores 25th may 2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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The east ridge of Stob Ban from the bealach between Stob Ban and Sgurr an lubhair.
© Craig Robinson
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Image by Craig Robinson
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Stob Ban from ridge on way round from Mullach Nan Coirean on
27/04/08
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Graham on 4th September 2011
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Joanne on 4th September 2011
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Stob Ban Summit..
© Brian Corrigan
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Image by Brian Corrigan
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Allan, Dunky Stuart, Scott and Figo descending from Stob Ban en route to Mullach nan Coirean - February 6th 2010
© Stevie Yates
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David Harbottle
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November 16, 2007
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I've made a video diary of my clockwise traverse of Stob Ban and Mullah nan Coirean from Glen Nevis:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3hqdn_walking-in-the-mamores-fort-william_travel
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Ruth Wilson
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October 7, 2007
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This is a spectacular mountain offering great views. The ascent is not as scary as it first looks and the final climb to the summit is easy. However, there are some steep drops so care is needed. We completed the ridge walk to Mullach nan Coirean which enables you to complete 2 munro's - an excellent ridge walk.
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John Gearty
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September 23, 2003
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Fantastic day out, stob ban 1st then along the ridge to Mullach excellent views of Nevis and the Glen Coe hills.
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Craig Coid
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August 21, 2002
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A most enjoyable walk if taking in the Mullach. It can become an immense day if you wish by starting at the Mullach, to Stob Ban and follow the ridge round all the way to the Devil's Ridge and then Sgurr a'Mhaim, followed by a steep descent down to the car park at Achriabhach. Navigation is fairly straightforward in poor visibility by following the ridges as indicated on the map
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Alan Willison
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May 17, 2002
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On of my favorites in the mamores. An excellent ascent from Polldubh through the Allt coire a'Mhusgain, with Alpine looking Eastern crags in view all the way. Be careful of immense winds on occassion over the SW ridge.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Stob Ban [Mamores]
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